Import and Logistics Specialist

Location: St. Catharines

Transportation and Logistics Coordinator
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Inter Atlas Chemical is an international trading and distribution company of intermediate chemicals used in various manufacturing processes. We source material from vendors across the globe for our North American based customers. Our annual import volume of 1500+ containers is supported by our team of 65 employees; we are an extraordinary office with big ambitions.

Inter Atlas offers its employees a unique opportunity to learn and to fast‑track their career in a well‑managed, well‑established company, with strong values centered around the performance of people. The name Inter Atlas literally means “In Between Giants”, and to outsmart the giants in our industry it requires people with lots of practical intelligence and drive who like to hustle and grow.

The ideal candidate will own end‑to‑end movement of international freight into North America – from negotiating rates to ensuring flawless documentation, customs clearance, and timely delivery for our customers.

How You Will Make a Difference

Flawless communication with all parties in our supply chains

Negotiate freight rates, freight requirements, and scheduling carriers throughout North America, as well as overseas

Prepare accurate documentation to support the movement of containers

Coordinate necessary action plans with the appropriate departments

Understand transportation and industry market conditions throughout the world and communicate issues that could impact operations

Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Ensure the timely, accurate and appropriate escalation of issues

Arrange customs clearance, distribution and invoicing for third‑party clients

Qualifications That Are Important To Us

At least three years of freight forwarding experience comprising of the following:

FCL and LCL import and export ocean freight

Air import and export

US Domestic trucking experience

Ability to complete documentation accurately, including, but not limited to: BL, HBL, AWB, PL, COA, COO, DGD

At least two years of international and cross‑border customs clearance

Deep understanding of various filing such as, AES filing (export) and ISF filing (import)

Canadian (B3) and American (CBP
3461) clearance documentation understanding

At least one year of dispatching experience with drayage (container freight) in all markets including USEC, USWC, PNW, and GULF;
Over the road FTL and LTL

Accurately prepare DOT, DGD, IATA documentation

Track and trace vessels, airlines, rail, as well as terminals for cargo availability

Accounting knowledge in terms of payables/receivables etc.

Gathering and negotiating rates for sales of ocean freight, airfreight, drayage, OTR, warehousing and storage, and accessorials

A university degree or college certificate specializing in logistics or supply chain management is an advantage, but not a necessity

Knowledge & Skills to Succeed

Freight and INCO terms knowledge

Strong negotiation skills

Geographical and geopolitical knowledge

Shipping and receiving, and warehousing background is required

Strong priority setting, multitasking and time management skills

Ability to work under pressure and with a group of others

Comfortable working with various computer software

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Customer service skills

Experience in the chemical industry will be helpful but not required

What We Can Offer You

Employer RRSP contributions

Health, dental and vision care

Other financial rewards are considered based on individual and company performance

Full‑time hours and flexible scheduling

Personal and vacation time

Salary commensurate with experience

Seniority Level
Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function
Supply Chain

Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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